November 27, 2024

CAISO/WEIM

The California Independent System Operator serves about 80% of California's electricity demand, including the service areas of the state's three investor-owned utilities. It also operates the Western Energy Imbalance Market, an interstate real-time market covering territory that accounts for 80% of the load in the Western Interconnection.
ALLETE
Transmission Project Would Span Across Interconnection Divide
ALLETE and Grid United are teaming up to build a first-of-its-kind line that would span across interconnections and through three electric regions.
Washington State Democrats
Wash. Bill Seeks to Accelerate Renewable Buildout
A bill to boost construction of renewable power in Washington picked up support — ranging from strong to conditional — at a key Senate hearing.
PG&E
PG&E Must Seek New Diablo Canyon License
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission told PG&E it would have to file a new application to keep the state's last nuclear plant operating beyond 2025.
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Changes in California Energy Leadership Continue
Recent departures at CAISO, the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission require new appointments by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Monarch Tractor
California Energy Commission Awards $46 Million for ZEV Manufacturing
The California Energy Commission awarded large grants to boost in-state production of electric tractors, forklifts, batteries and charging stations.
Stanford University
Panel Sees Vital Role for California Offshore Wind
More than 500 people tuned into a webinar on the future of offshore wind in California hosted by the state's Department of Natural Resources.
CARB
CARB Examining Obstacles on Road to ZEV Fleet Adoption
As it moves to adopt a rule requiring truck fleets to transition to ZEVs, CARB considers situations where supporting infrastructure is unavailable.
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Renewables, Electrification Increase Uncertainty for RTOs
What the RTOs told FERC about how they are working to ensure reliability despite a changing generation mix — and what the commenters think of their plans.
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Stakeholders Weigh in on RTOs’ Responses to Changing System Needs
RTO stakeholders presented FERC with a cornucopia of suggestions for dealing with electrification and the increasing penetration of renewables.
UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab
California Storms Alleviate Drought, Damage Grid
After three weeks of torrential rains from a series of atmospheric river storms, California is starting to dry out with replenished reservoirs and snowpack.

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